Dear Ms. Demeanor: My building lobby is looking shabby, but the board won’t fix it up. What can I do?

… plan to sell The lobby is the first thing that potential buyers see when they arrive at the building It could be a … of the need to stay competitive with other buildings to woo buyers After all you know what they say about first … Eyes When I Enter … Live … boards … building maintenance … buying … co-op board … Co-ops … etiquette … lobby … …

By Dianne Ackerman |February 21, 2020 - 10:00AM
Dear Ms. Demeanor: My neighbor uses the lobby as a daycare for her son. Should I get involved?

… … Dear Childfree You should get involved only if you want to help rather than judge I understand that you feel badly … at best and very expensive at worst Many parents just do not have anywhere to send their children after school … to hang out in the halls and lobby but it still happens New York City is not known for its spacious living quarters …

By Dianne Ackerman |January 24, 2020 - 10:00AM